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Orange County Schools <br />Middle School #3 Update <br />The Orange County School System broke ground on the new middle school site #3 on <br />November 30, 2004, The project was bid in two parts: (1) Early Sitework Package, with <br />bids opened October 12, 2004; and (2) Building Construction Package, with bids <br />opened December 7, 2004. The Pre - Construction Conference was conducted on <br />February 14, 2005; the project managers and field superintendents for each contractor <br />on the project attended this meeting. Additionally at this meeting, the Notice to Proceed <br />was given to J.H. Allen, the general contractor for the Building Construction Phase of <br />the project. J.H, Allen mobilized and began work on March 28, 2005, which was <br />approximately six weeks after they received the Notice to Proceed; weather was <br />responsible for the delay. <br />The Orange County Board of Education receives periodic updates, the last update <br />being given on September 19, 2005, At that time the following was reported: <br />• Steel erection is complete for the entire school. <br />• Slab on grade poured in Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Auditorium, and C & D Wings. <br />• Completed installation of site water lines. <br />• Installed a `dry hydrant' piped into the pond (for fire protection). <br />• Completed grading of revised east entrance drive and road widening. <br />• Began installation of stone base on east entrance and rear parking lots. <br />• No accidents have occurred on the site since the project began. <br />/pmc9 /05 <br />